The 'sport of kings' will be riding back into Southam next month as players from across the Midlands saddle up for the start of the new polo season.

Dallas Burston Polo Club will kick off its 2017 programme of polo days with one of the most prestigious tournaments in the club's sporting calendar - which returns to Warwickshire for a second year running.

The famous Victor Ludorum runs from May 15 to 28th, and will see teams from across the UK once again compete in the first leg of the 15-goal tournament before going on to take part in a series of tournaments across the country.

Latin for ‘the overall champion of sport’, the Victor Ludorum is a points accumulating sporting event which is played every year and attracts hundreds of polo fans and spectators from around the world.

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Dallas Burston Polo Club is expecting a record number of visitors to this year’s prestigious event and say it is the perfect way to kick off the new summer season.

Director of Operations of Dallas Burston Polo Club, Major Richard Carney MBE said: “We have an incredible selection of polo days lined up this year and we are thrilled to start the season by playing host to the famous Victor Ludorum for a second year.

“Last year’s event proved popular with polo enthusiasts from across the globe and we are expecting this year’s tournament to be even bigger and better. Visitors will again be treated to some of the best polo ever played here at our Southam grounds.

“To host the Victor Ludorum again is a huge honour for the club and the county and we are very excited to be welcoming the players and spectators back again.”

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To coincide with the Victor Ludorum and launch the much-anticipated 2017 season, Dallas Burston Polo Club will be holding its stylish Open Season Party on May 19, which every year grows in popularity.

Held for the first time at the club’s impressive IXL Events Centre, the launch party will see players, sports enthusiasts and members of the local community gather to celebrate the popular high-octane sport, which is synonymous with the British summertime.

Dallas Burston Polo Club (Image: Birmingham Mail)

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Major Carney added: “Every year, our Open Season Party gets bigger and better and has become one of the highlight of our social calendar. It is always an incredible event featuring live entertainment and a spectacular fireworks show. We are thrilled to be able to share this special night with our loyal patrons once again.”

Tickets for the Open Season Party, which starts at 18.30 p.m. are now available from the club’s box office, priced at £17.50 or £20.00 on the night. Tickets can be purchased by telephoning 01926 811111, via the club’s Facebook page and following the links to www.eventbrite.co.uk .